Doctor who 10.1 the pilot reviewed

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[{"text":"After making us scared of shadows, statues and wi-fi Steven Moffat now makes Who fans scared of puddles in a powerful start to the new Season. "},{"spoiler":"Medium"},{"image":[{"src":"1-t4188731-the-pi.jpg"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"The show has proved popular with many fans, and new companion Bill has been favourably received. The script was praised for being accessible to new fans, and for being genuinely scary. "},{"image":[{"src":"bil54284bill-and.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"#NL#As with many episodes written by Steven Moffat, this story focussed on characters and relationships, rather than plot. Bill is determined and brave and (mostly) clever, but sometimes misses the obvious - like many of us. She is well-rounded without needing a mysterious back story.#NL#The characters of Heather and Bill's mum were notable enough to want to see them again, and Nardole was as wonderful as ever."},{"image":[{"src":"dal608112dalek-st.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"image":[{"src":"pho725425photos.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"#NL#There were several really neat touches, especially the Dalek with the star in it's eye, and the Doctor travelling back in time to get photos of Bill's mum for her. #NL#The menace of the TARDIS being persued by the water creature was chillingly effective."},{"image":[{"src":"hea23152heather.jpg"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"#NL#As with many of Moffat's scripts there were significant questions, the main one concerning the incredible power of the space-oil. How come the Doctor had never heard of something so significant, and who are the aliens that have this technology?#NL#The Daleks also seem like almost an afterthought, brought in to fulfil a contractual obligation. "},{"image":[{"src":"sus26617susan-an.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"image":[{"src":"mov121574movellan.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"#NL#The episode was designed to be an ideal starting point for new viewers, as reflected in the other meaning of the title "The Pilot" but was full of references for existing fans. #NL#For an episode transmitted at Easter, it was fittingly full of Easter Eggs - some of which only eagle-eyed, or very old, fans would notice. My favourites included:"},{"list":[{"listType":"bullet"},{"caption":"The Doctor has framed photos of his grandaughter Susan and wife River on his desk."},{"caption":"Collection of sonic screwdrivers on the desk. "},{"caption":"Return (very briefly) of classic enemies the Movellans from "Destiny of the Daleks" in 1979."},{"caption":"Time Lord spending years as a university lecturer, with his TARDIS in his rooms, like Professor Chronotis in "Shada" "},{"caption":"Beethoven and Shakespeare statues"},{"caption":"The Doctor playing the electric guitar"},{"caption":"Spaceship landing scortch marks like in "Remembrance of the Daleks""},{"caption":"Water based monster like in "Water of Mars""},{"caption":"Companion serving chips to students, like in "School Reunion""},{"caption":"Explaining the TARDIS interior with boxes, like in "Robots of Death""},{"caption":"Mystery ship Mary Celeste from Dalek story "The Chase" in 1965."},{"caption":"Raven statue could be a possible reference to "Face The Raven""},{"caption":"The return of actor Jennifer Hennesy, on the 10th anniversary of her appearance in "Gridlock" "}]},{"image":[{"src":"son190204sonic-sc.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"The episode sets up the new season beautifully, with the plot being resolved, but still enough mysteries lying ahead to keep viewers coming back for more."},{"text":"What did you think of the first episode? Do you think Bill will make a good companion? Let me know your thoughts in the comments."}]